What kind of home is 3 Nowell Grove, BB12 7PG?

3 Nowell Grove, BB12 7PG is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 3 Nowell Grove, BB12 7PG last change hands?

3 Nowell Grove, BB12 7PG last sold for £262,000 in October 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £220,000 in October 2016, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Nowell Grove, BB12 7PG appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 2016 and October 2019, 3 Nowell Grove, BB12 7PG rose from £220,000 to £262,000, a change of £42,000. That works out to roughly +5.9% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Nowell Grove, BB12 7PG?

The current EPC rating for 3 Nowell Grove, BB12 7PG is F with a score of 33 out of 100, lodged in August 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Nowell Grove, BB12 7PG?

3 Nowell Grove, BB12 7PG has a recorded floor area of 146 m² (1,572 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Nowell Grove, BB12 7PG use?

The latest EPC at 3 Nowell Grove, BB12 7PG records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Nowell Grove, BB12 7PG?

3 Nowell Grove, BB12 7PG is in council tax band E.

Which area is 3 Nowell Grove, BB12 7PG in?

3 Nowell Grove, BB12 7PG sits in Read, Burnley, Burnley. It falls within the BB12 postcode district in Lancashire.

How safe is the area around 3 Nowell Grove, BB12 7PG?

Police records around 3 Nowell Grove, BB12 7PG show an average of 247 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (15% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 3 Nowell Grove, BB12 7PG?

The closest primary school to 3 Nowell Grove, BB12 7PG is Read St John's CofE Primary School (68m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 3 Nowell Grove, BB12 7PG?

The closest bus stop to 3 Nowell Grove, BB12 7PG is Straits Lane, 87m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Nowell Grove, Read, Burnley, BB12 7PG

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

146 m²

1572 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 33

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 3 Nowell Grove

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

3 Nowell Grove is a four-bedroom detached house in Read, Burnley, Burnley (BB12 7PG). It has a recorded floor area of 146 m² (around 1572 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (August 2016) shows an F (score 33), near the bottom of the EPC scale. The recommended improvements would lift it to D (score 55), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on oil. The latest certificate is from August 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Across 2016–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £373,000 is 42.4% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£167/sq ft) was about 19.8% below the postcode norm. Sold October 2019 for £262,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

3 Nowell Grove sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 11 Aug 2026

Current Certificate

Aug 2016

EPC Rating

F33

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

13.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 11 August 2026

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Nowell Grove, Read, Burnley, BB12 7PG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Nowell Grove has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

3 Nowell Grove valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£373,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£262,000

Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

30 October 2019Most recent
£262,000
+19.1%over 3 years
13 October 2016
£220,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BB12 7PG: £305,000 (2023–2020).

Nearby sales in BB12 7PG

On the street

Versus other Nowell Grove homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 3 Nowell Grove runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,795

Street avg £2,522

Strongly below

Floor Area

146 m²

Street avg 124 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

13.0 t/year

Street avg 7.1 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

247/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Straits Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Read St John's CofE Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

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FAQ

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